General Manager

It’s the dream job you never have to wake up from. At SONIC, you’ll whistle while you work, gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way. You’ll interact with fantastic people, earn great pay, sport a cool uniform. 

As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you are indeed a general—leading your troops in a never-ending campaign to give America an infinitely more delicious food service experience. You will be involved in training and supporting drive-in restaurant employees, ensuring that food is delivered in a clean, safe and efficient manner and our customers have an excellent experience. 

Essential General Manager restaurant job duties are listed below:

• ŸManages, trains, monitors and coaches Crew/ Team members, Carhops and Skating Carhops
• ŸDirects and assigns drive-in restaurant employees as needed to ensure all aspects of food service meet operational standards 
• ŸAdheres to and monitors employee compliance of the drive-in employee handbook, policies and practices
• ŸPerforms restaurant opening and/or closing duties
• ŸPrepares employee work schedules; monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to restaurant staffing levels 
• ŸMonitors and maintains restaurant inventory levels. Places orders for food, paper and other supplies within cost control procedures
• ŸCompletes and maintains all drive-in restaurant employment related records and payroll records
• ŸReinforces a customer service mentality and ensures all employees are focused on serving the customer at all times. 
• ŸImmediately and respectfully resolves guest requests. Reports guest complaints to immediate supervisor and assists in resolving such complaints
• Interview and hire restaurant crew and management team members to achieve proper staffing levels
• ŸPrepare all necessary operational reports. Develop appropriate action plans to resolve unfavorable financial and/or sales trends
• ŸDevelop and implement a marketing plan

Additional General Manager Requirements:

• ŸHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields are preferred
• ŸMinimum of two (2) years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred), experience running shifts without supervision
• ŸRequired to work a minimum 5 day workweek with 4 closing shifts (or 4 day workweek guaranteed) including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• ŸKnowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices
• ŸKnowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulations
• ŸLeadership and supervisory practices and skills; effective verbal and written communication skills
• ŸBasic accounting and computer skills
• ŸAbility to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problems
• ŸProblem solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills 
• ŸWillingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC

Sure, classic cars and vintage threads may be things of the past, but the Sonic Drive-In experience will always be groovy, right on, awesome, wicked, fab, the bee’s knees, cruisin’ . . . you get the picture!  It’s downright sensational!! 

All that’s missing is you, so APPLY TODAY!

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.